Hollywood stars and former President Barack Obama are expected to help enrich President Joe Biden’s campaign coffers at a Los Angeles fundraiser in June.
The event looks to extend Biden’s fundraising advantage over former President Donald Trump, and mirrors a recent New York City event that saw Obama and former President Bill Clinton show up.
The New York event raised a record $26 million for the Biden campaign, and a Los Angeles event could challenge that with several high-profile celebrities on display, such as George Clooney and Julia Roberts. Obama’s repeat attendance at a Biden fundraiser is sure to boost the event as well, given his popularity with voters.
Republicans are still trailing Democrats in fundraising by about $25 million in March. However, an April 6 fundraiser at
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